(亦作 downwards)towards a lower place, point, or level 向下 he was lying face downward. 他脸朝下躺着。 ■used to indicate that something applies to everyone in a certain hierarchy or set 适用于其下所有人 new rules on sick leave affect employees of all grades, from managers downwards. 新的病假规定影响到经理级及以下所有级别的员工。
adjective
moving or leading towards a lower place or level 下降的,向下的 the downward curve of the stairs. 楼梯的下旋曲线。 a downward trend in inflation. 通货膨胀的下降趋势。
语源
Middle English: shortening of Old English adūnweard